Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan

At the College of Dentistry we are invested in our mission, vision, purpose, values, and strategic plan.  Integrated planning connects regular self-studies to the strategic planning processes, allowing the College to leverage accreditation standards as a tool to guide and monitor the College's strategic plan, demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Mission

To provide outstanding patient care and dental education to continuously improve the health of Oklahomans and those we serve.

Vision

Transforming the health of Oklahomans and the future of dentistry through the power of science, technology and research.

Purpose

At the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, we achieve excellence in every smile by:

• Educating the next generation of dentists and dental hygienists.
• Serving as the source of lifelong continuing dental professional education and training.
• Championing oral health as essential to total health.
• Providing world-class oral health care to patients of all ages.
• Reducing disparities in access to care and promoting community outreach.
• Engaging in research to transform the future of dentistry.

Values

Professionalism: Committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism  in ethical conduct, patient care, interprofessional collaboration and leadership.

Excellence: Ensure excellence in patient care and safety, education, research, community service, faculty, staff and facilities.

Accountability: Hold ourselves accountable to personifying the mission, vision and values of the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry.

Knowledge: Dedicated to providing the highest level of education and training for the benefit of our students, patients, faculty and staff.

Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030

To review the complete OU College of Dentistry Strategic Plan here. 

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry (OUCOD) is home to the state of Oklahoma’s only Doctor of Dental Surgery degree program and Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene, and sponsors graduate and residency programs in advanced general dentistry, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. The College also hosts a faculty practice whose members are leaders in their field. As a group, they possess extensive knowledge of every aspect of oral health care.

The implementation of this Strategic Plan will promote the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry as the source for dental education and lifelong professional dental training in our state. It will also enhance our education programs and strengthen our reputation by positioning us to provide research-driven, state-of-the-art clinical care that improves health outcomes for those we serve. At the same time, a primary focus will be placed on those strategies and tactics within our Strategic Plan that satisfy Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards and enhance community outreach.

For each strategic pillar, our strategic plan outlines strategies, tactics, and outcome measures. The College of Dentistry's Strategic Plan directly aligns with the OUHSC Strategic Plan and is an evolving framework continuously updated to reflect new insights and priorities, ensuring that our decisions, focus, and resources are aligned to achieve our future goals. This alignment extends to the overarching goals of the University of Oklahoma, consistent with its strategic plan and mission, including its initiative to collaborate with the evaluators from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

Strategic Plan Pillars

1. Cultivate the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals through Integration of Education, Research, and Patient Care.
2. Address Health Disparities Across Oklahoma.
3. Cultivate a Culture Rooted in Our Core Values to Achieve Access,Opportunity, Compassion and Respect for All.